by Mark Smiley
Horizon: Heybike’s Horizon is a smooth ride with a pretty design. Its fat tires and full suspension make it an electric bike worth considering.
In past editions, we have reviewed two electric bikes from Heybike, a company that produces fat tire folding e-bikes, step-thru design e-bikes and commuter e-bikes. The Heybike Cityrun and Ranger S were reviewed and have sparked interest from many readers.
In, December 2023, this publication reviewed the Heybike Cityrun. You may ask the difference between that bike and the Horizon as they look similar at first glance. For starters, the Cityrun cannot be folded, while Horizon can be folded. If storage space is an issue for you, you might consider the Horizon. Also, compared with battery installation, Cityrun’s battery is installed at the bottom of the frame, while Horizon’s battery is installed at the top of the frame. Finally, the minimum height of Horizon riders is higher than that of Cityrun, and Horizon’s motor is more powerful than Cityrun’s boasting a 750W while Cityrun’s is 500W.
Heybike’s Horizon is a folding fat-tire e-bike with full suspension, a 750W motor, and a limited-edition paint job inspired by a pretty sunset. The Horizon was a smooth ride while offering impressive maneuverability and speeds up to 21 mph for this reviewer. The specs indicate that it can travel up to 28 mph but in tests, it did not achieve
Foldable: The Heybike Horizon is foldable, making it easier to store.
those speeds.
The braking was powerful and climbing up hills was a breeze. The folding frame and handlebars help with storage, but at 79.4 pounds, this is heavier than most electric bikes on the market today. Overall, this ebike is considered a good value, especially with a $500 off promotion at time of press.
Some other bells and whistles, if you will, are a loud horn, auto on lights, turn signals, a tail light, and hydraulic disc brakes. Also, the Heybike app allows you to add each bike if you have more than one in your garage. It helps keep track of how many miles you have traveled, directions, and even some anti-theft features. In general, this bike can travel up to 22-25 miles on a single charge of the battery. And, that battery takes three to four hours to charge, thanks to the included 4A charger.
All in all, this electric bike is recommended for someone a little taller in the family, as the Cityrun and Ranger S may be more manageable for those under 5’10”. The Horizon is a good value and should be considered to add to your fleet if you are in the market for an electric bike.
Another model to keep an eye out for is Heybike’s Hero which has yet to hit the market. It will be Heybike’s first release of a bike with carbon materials. Currently, there is a crowdfunding campaign for this bike but look for it to be on sale sometime in May.
Hero: Heybike’s Hero is made of carbon fiber materials making it 36% lighter than electric bikes the same size. It is set to hit the market in May.
The bike frame of Hero is made of carbon fiber materials, and it is engineered to provide strength, durability, and lightweight construction. This bike frame is 36% lighter than the tranditional frame of the same size. The Hero e-bike will have two kinds of motors: 750W mid-driver and 1000W hub-driver motor.
This e-bike will also be equipped with a full-suspension system and two 26’’*4.0’’ fat tires. It should provide great shock absorption and provide bikers with a smooth and stable ride over uneven surfaces. Furthermore, the Hero will feature five levels of pedal assistance and a Shimano 9-speed gear system.
For more information on Heybike’s latest products and to stay up to date on the news from the company, visit www.heybike.com and follow Heybike on Facebook, @heybikeofficial; on Twitter, heybike_official; on Instagram, and YouTube. To have a test ride of Heybike e-bikes, you can visit its local dealers.
If you have a Heybike electric bike or any other electric bike and need service or even assembly out of the box, consider taking it to Hood Wrench Cycles in Aurora. There are only a handful of bike shops that work on electric bikes and Hood Wrench has fair pricing and quality service. They are located at 700 Billings St., Suite G in Aurora. Call 720-756-5134 or visit hoodwrenchcycles.com for more information.